JA Youth Market Day Set for Saturday at Eastwood Mall

NILES, Ohio – Junior Achievement of Eastern Ohio will host its Youth Market Day from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday in Eastwood Mall’s Center Court.

This event showcases young entrepreneurs, giving them the opportunity to promote their businesses and sell their products and services to the public, gaining real-world experience in customer service, making change, marketing and managing inventory. The event is expected to draw 19 vendors.

Youth Market Day, in conjunction with JA’s Start My Business Workshop, is a way to introduce young people to ways to participate in a global economy.

During Youth Market Day, participants are judged on several criteria by local business professionals  and compete for People’s Choice, Best of Show (most creative) and Best Product (most original) awards. The awards portion will begin at 2:30 p.m.

Published by The Business Journal, Youngstown, Ohio.